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Psalm 119:98-104
The Message
Psalm 119:98-104
The Message
97-104 Oh, how I love all you’ve revealed;
I reverently ponder it all the day long.
Your commands give me an edge on my enemies;
they never become obsolete.
I’ve even become smarter than my teachers
since I’ve pondered and absorbed your counsel.
I’ve become wiser than the wise old sages
simply by doing what you tell me.
I watch my step, avoiding the ditches and ruts of evil
so I can spend all my time keeping your Word.
I never make detours from the route you laid out;
you gave me such good directions.
Your words are so choice, so tasty;
I prefer them to the best home cooking.
With your instruction, I understand life;
that’s why I hate false propaganda.
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Psalm 119:98-104
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Psalm 119:98-104
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98 Your commands are always with me
and make me wiser(A) than my enemies.
99 I have more insight than all my teachers,
for I meditate on your statutes.(B)
100 I have more understanding than the elders,
for I obey your precepts.(C)
101 I have kept my feet(D) from every evil path
so that I might obey your word.(E)
102 I have not departed from your laws,(F)
for you yourself have taught(G) me.
103 How sweet are your words to my taste,
sweeter than honey(H) to my mouth!(I)
104 I gain understanding(J) from your precepts;
therefore I hate every wrong path.(K)
Psalm 119:98-104
The Message
Psalm 119:98-104
The Message
97-104 Oh, how I love all you’ve revealed;
I reverently ponder it all the day long.
Your commands give me an edge on my enemies;
they never become obsolete.
I’ve even become smarter than my teachers
since I’ve pondered and absorbed your counsel.
I’ve become wiser than the wise old sages
simply by doing what you tell me.
I watch my step, avoiding the ditches and ruts of evil
so I can spend all my time keeping your Word.
I never make detours from the route you laid out;
you gave me such good directions.
Your words are so choice, so tasty;
I prefer them to the best home cooking.
With your instruction, I understand life;
that’s why I hate false propaganda.
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Psalm 119:98-100
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Psalm 119:98-100
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